Fish poison, Fish venom: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
Biology
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Introduction:

Fish poison means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (ay)

Fish Poison (and treatment—cikitsā) is discussed in the twelfth chapter of the Kāśyapasaṃhita: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 13 chapters dealing with snake-bites, poisons and curing their venom by use of the garuḍamantra while also dealing with worship and devotion. Description of the chapter [viṃśatividha-nānāviṣa-cikitsā]:—This chapter turns to spiders, scorpions, dogs, donkeys, horses, tigers, fish poison, small insects, etc.—their varieties, and the treatment of the poisons and infections that come from their bites or stings (1-42). [...]

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Fish poison in English is the name of a plant defined with Piscidia piscipula in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ichthyomethia americana (Sessé & Moc.) S.F. Blake (among others).

2) Fish poison is also identified with Tephrosia purpurea It has the synonym Cracca wallichii Rydb. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Vorlesungen der Churpfälzischen physicalisch-öconomischen Gesellschaft (1787)
· Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences (1919)
· Phytologia (1969)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Fish poison, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Search found 8 books and stories containing Fish poison, Fish poisoning, Fish venom, Venomous fish; (plurals include: Fish poisons, Fish poisonings, Fish venoms, Venomous fishes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Chapter CLXXXI - The Nidanam of poisons < [Dhanvantari Samhita]

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